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On a day where a simple bouquet of roses can cost $100 or more, and would likely last only for a couple of days, itโ€™s perfectly understandable why some of us may prefer to give gifts that not only express our love, but can also provide long-lasting value for our loved ones.

In this comic, we highlight 5 unique Valentineโ€™s Day gifts to give your loved ones.

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Looking for new job opportunities or a career switch? Hereโ€™s a handy reading list to help you land your next job! ๐Ÿ’ผ๐Ÿ“Ž

Looking For A Job? Here Are 4 Mistakes You Cannot Afford To Make At Your Next Job Interview
๐Ÿ˜จHave you been unwittingly sabotaging yourself at your job interview?

Applying For A New Job? Here Are 5 Important Resume Tips To Consider Before Mass Sending Your Resume
โœ๐ŸปShare with us your best (or worst) resume tips

Jobs In Demand: 5 Sectors That Will Do Well In 2024
๐Ÿ‘๐ŸปAre you toying with the idea of a change in environment?

3 Simple Ways For Sโ€™poreans To Stay Ahead In Their Career
๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธHere are some proactive steps that you can take to further your career today

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7 Ways To Save Money On Your Renovation Cost

Renovations donโ€™t have to cost a bomb.

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HDB Price Guide: 5 Cheapest HDB Estates For 2024

Median prices of 4-room HDB flats rose the most by 6.9% in 2023.

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[Liveblog] Singapore Budget 2024: Live Coverage And Real-Time Commentary

Stay tuned to our Liveblog at 3.30pm for up-to-date Singapore Budget 2024 announcements and our commentary on what it means for you.

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[Liveblog] Singapore Budget 2024: Live Coverage And Real-Time Commentary

3.39pm:
All Singaporean household will receive an additional $600 in CDC vouchers with the first $300 disbursed in end June this year and the remaining $300 in January 2025.

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[Liveblog] Singapore Budget 2024: Live Coverage And Real-Time Commentary

3.40pm:
Households will also receive an additional U-Save rebates to help with the increase in utility bills with is expected to be two and a half times the regular amount of U-Save rebates or up to $950 in financial year 2024. It is expected to cover about 4 months of utility bills for those living in three and four HDB flats together with the regular S&CC rebates.

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[Liveblog] Singapore Budget 2024: Live Coverage And Real-Time Commentary

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.00pm: All Singaporeans aged 40 and above will receive a Top-Up in Skills Future Credit of $4,000 from May 2024.

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[Liveblog] Singapore Budget 2024: Live Coverage And Real-Time Commentary

4.24pm:
Full day preschool expenses for dual income families will be reduced to be comparable to those of primary school and after school students care. This would be carried out by reducing the monthly Child Care fees in government supported preschools to $640 for anchor operators and $680 for partner operators in 2025. There will be another move to reduce the fee cap in 2026 with more details to be announced later.

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[Liveblog] Singapore Budget 2024: Live Coverage And Real-Time Commentary

4.28pm:
Young couples looking to settle down and form their families will have timely access to affordable housing with the government ramping up BTO supply and giving them greater priority. Additionally, those with young families with urgent housing need will be supported via the PPHS to rent a HDB flat in the open market.

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[Liveblog] Singapore Budget 2024: Live Coverage And Real-Time Commentary

4.34pm:
The government will also provide dollar-for-dollar matching for cash top up for Singaporeans aged 55 to 75 with less CPF savings in order to help with their retirement needs. The annual matching cap will be increased from $600 to $2,000 with a lifetime matching cap of $20,000. This will take effect from 2025.

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[Liveblog] Singapore Budget 2024: Live Coverage And Real-Time Commentary

4.42pm:
With 90% of our natural gas supplies coming from Malaysia and Indonesia, there are plans to build a second LNG terminal to meet our growing electricity needs. The government will set aside $5 billion under the Future Energy Fund to invest in enhancing our clean energy sources.

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